A Popular Community Pub Set for a Complete Transformation

Take on a well‑loved Macclesfield local with live music, games and real relaunch potential

Planned Investment

Subject for full approval, The Mulberry Bush will benefit from a full investment, including external redecoration and new signage, dramatically improving its curb appeal.

Inside, we have full internal redecoration planned, refreshing every customer‑facing area of the pub.

This investment will give a new operator the opportunity to relaunch a modernised community pub while retaining its established local character.

The Pub

The Mulberry Bush is a traditional, drink-focused community pub located at the heart of Hursfield in Macclesfield. It has a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere and is well known locally for its pub games and live entertainment, especially the tribute acts.

The pub features a main bar area that is ideal for casual drinking and is home to the sports focused area with a pool table and darts, alongside a lounge area that offers a warmer, more relaxed feel during the day but lends itself well to functions, events and live entertainment in the evenings.

Outside, the pub benefits from a beer garden, and there is parking for up to eight vehicles, adding to its convenience for customers.

Location

The Mulberry Bush is situated in the centre of Hursfield, a residential area of Macclesfield, and is truly the hub of the community.

Macclesfield sits on the edge of the Peak District and Cheshire Plain, with nearby countryside, canals and reservoirs attracting visitors to the area. The pub’s position within a strong local community gives it a reliable customer base, supported by visitors exploring the wider area.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit a community‑minded publican who thrives on being at the heart of local life.

Experience running a drinks-focused pub with entertainment will be important, particularly someone confident in hosting live music, supporting pub teams and creating an engaging weekly events calendar. A hands‑on approach and strong local engagement will be key to making the most of the relaunch following investment.

Accommodation

The pub includes private on‑site accommodation, comprising of three bedrooms, a private kitchen and a lounge.

About the Agreement

At Punch, we support talented, ambitious entrepreneurs who want to run brilliant pubs at the heart of their communities. That’s why our agreements are designed to be flexible, supportive and built around your vision.

Our Flexible Lease gives you the freedom to run your own pub with confidence. It’s a tied lease for 10 years, where you’ll benefit from the drink products available to Punch. We offer flexible deposits, tie‑release options, and pricing structures to help you shape your business in a way that works for you. You’ll also have the right to request a new lease at the end of the term.

Why Choose Punch?

When you partner with us, you’ll have an entire support system behind you, including:

• A forward thinking pub company, recognised nationally with multiple industry awards including winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!
• Potential investment to unlock your pub’s full potential
• Industry leading training through our award winning Academy, complete with state of the art kitchens, bars and our immersive Progress with Punch training programme.
• Access to our powerful online platform, the Punch Buying Club, where you can order stock and find resources to help you run your pub successfully.
• Ongoing coaching from expert Operations Managers and specialist support teams.
• Innovative digital learning through THIRST, our gamified online training app, offering compliance training through to driving sales training.
• A commitment to “Doing Well, By Doing Good” by championing communities, wellbeing and sustainability at every step.

Curious about how this agreement could work for you? You will find our Partnering with Punch guide in the ‘Relevant Downloads’ section below.

Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.